Manuzzi, a Romagna-based company in the business of processing and distributing dried, exotic, and dehydrated fruits, has reported a 14% increase in production value and a 26% increase in quantity in the first half of 2024 y/y. Shelled nuts and dates, the mix for growth. read more

Pink Lady Europe concluded the 2023-2024 season with positive data and prospects for further improvement, despite a market with contrasting dynamics between sustainability and price pressure. This allowed for the enhancement of 211,000 apples with the heart-shaped sticker. read more

In the collective imagination, the process of fruit in water is exemplified by apples floating through a sorting channel, but in reality, there are fruits with a specific weight that, despite their different shapes and sizes, is always greater than one. read more

Precocity, consistent quality, and productivity are the strengths of the Marimbella® strawberry, the cultivar from the Italian breeding program of Nova Siri Genetics, which has established itself among producers in Southern Italy because they aim to enter the market as early as November with a product. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project report that the Ukrainian market is facing a shortage of new-crop white cabbage. Farmers attribute this situation to a decreased supply of white cabbage on the market, as the hot weather has caused a slight delay in the maturation of these crops. read more

To celebrate the five years of the initiative "A break with fruit: what a good you DO!" by OP Joinfruit of Verzuolo with FAI-Castello della Manta, Fresh Fruit Fusion arrives: from August 7th to 10th, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, four afternoons of events to experience a tasty mix of... read more

The new distributor Agrupa2 will hold its first auction next Thursday, August 1st, at 12:15. The project was born out of the need to address the uncertainty of a group of farmers who contacted David Figueredo, one of the founders, with the. read more

These days we celebrate Avocado Day, a day dedicated to the exotic fruit that has gained popularity among many Italians in recent years. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Atalanta B.C. for the fourth consecutive football season, as the Official Healthy Food Sponsor. This agreement further strengthens... read more

Sardinia is on the podium for fruit and vegetable consumption in Italy. An article by Repubblica reports data from the Passi surveillance managed by the Higher Institute of Health: on the island, the consumption of the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables per day is widespread. read more

After years of research in the main production areas, the GIANNOLE batavia was launched last year with tremendous success. Suitable for intermediate autumn transplants in northern Italy, and for winter transplants in central-southern Italy, it is resistant to Fusarium 4 and Bremia BL:29-41EU. read more

With the Primofiore and Bianchetto lemon campaign coming to an end, it's time for Cai, the Agricultural Cooperative of Ionic Farmers in Furci Siculo (Messina), to assess the season. The cooperative, specialized in the production of organic citrus fruits, has seen the Primofiore harvest come to a close at the end. read more

In a context marked by inflation and global geopolitical instability, rural estates have emerged as an oasis of stability and opportunity in the current economic landscape. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics,

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Coldiretti, Filiera Italia, and the National Association of Italian Vegetable Food Canning Industries (ANICAV), the representative association of the Italian tomato processing industry within the Confindustria system, sign an important collaboration agreement for the enhancement and the read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt continued to be one of the top exporters of fresh strawberries to various Southeast Asian countries, despite a slight decrease in shipments compared to the previous season, as reported by EastFruit. This will secure Egypt the second position in the overall ranking of suppliers. read more

A midseason sleep for vegetables, with the only reference able to give a bit of momentum to the demand represented by bell peppers. In fact, despite a sluggish market for vegetables, bell peppers have maintained strong prices and in recent days there has been a recorded read more

From July 31st to September 17th, the Great fruit & veg challenge returns for its fifth edition at British retailer Sainsbury's stores. The challenge involves customers receiving missions through the Nectar app, where they will be required to buy portions of fruits and vegetables. read more

For this season as well, a decrease in the cultivated area of garlic has been recorded in Spain, with a 14% decline compared to 2023. The drop was more pronounced for purple garlic, which for the first time fell below 40% of the total area. These are the findings of the analysis. read more

According to the Blackcurrant Foundation, representing 36 growers throughout the United Kingdom, the country's blackcurrant harvest is thriving with an expected yield of over 11,600 tons this year. However, British blackcurrant farmers also faced challenges in 2024. read more

The productive area decreased once again by 11.6% compared to the previous year, following the trend of recent years. This development has a significant impact on the asparagus harvest in Lower Saxony, which could be 4.8% lower than in 2023. Initial estimates. read more